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Olivier Awards - 1991 - Actor of the Year

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Olivier Awards - 1979 - Comedy of the Year

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A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, starring Dominic West, Will Transfer to the West End in May


 Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge will transfer to the West End, starring BAFTA Award winner Dominic West (The Wire, The Crown, The Affair), Olivier and Tony Award nominee Kate Fleetwood (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Macbeth, London Road) and BAFTA Cymru Award winner Callum Scott Howells, (It’s A Sin, Cabaret).

Kate Fleetwood and Callum Scott Howells Join A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE at Theatre Royal Bath


It is announced that Dominic West will lead an all-star cast in this hotly anticipated production, as he is joined by Olivier and Tony Award nominee Kate Fleetwood (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Macbeth, London Road) and BAFTA Cymru Award winner Callum Scott Howells, star of Channel 4’s It’s A Sin and West End phenomenon Cabaret. 

Dominic West to Star in A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE at Theatre Royal Bath


BAFTA Award winner Dominic West (The Wire, The Crown) will star in Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge, directed by Lindsay Posner at Theatre Royal Bath’s intimate Ustinov Studio. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Full Cast and Team Set for MACBETH, Starring Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma


Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the location, cast, and creative team for the highly-anticipated spring production of Macbeth. Directed by STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin, Macbeth stars Tony and BAFTA Award-winner Ralph Fiennes and Olivier Award-winner Indira Varma as the leading lord and lady. Learn more about the location, cast, and creative team here!

Actor Sir Michael Gambon Dies Aged 82


Sir Michael Gambon, who had an acting career that took him from Laurence Olivier’s nascent National Theatre to screen roles in the Harry Potter films, has died at the age of 82.

Off Broadway Cast Recording Of THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO HEATHER To Be Released On JAY Records


Raise Your Hands! The Off Broadway cast recording of The Gospel According to Heather, a new musical with a book, music and lyrics by Paul Gordon. will be released on JAY Records. Produced by John Yap, the recording will feature the original cast of the Off Broadway production who gathered this week at Manhattan Studios to lay down the tracks.

CAMELOT to Kick Off Way Off Broadway's 2023 Season


The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre’s 2023 Season – theatre’s 29th of bringing live Broadway-style entertainment to the Mid-Maryland region – will kick off in January with the classic musical that brings the Arthurian legend to life on the stage, Lerner and Loewe’s Camelot.  

Windmill Appoints Clare Watson as Artistic Director


Chair of Windmill Theatre Company, Richard Harris, has announced that Clare Watson has been appointed as the incoming Artistic Director of Windmill Theatre Company.

Review: THE LAST LAUGH, Tabard Theatre


Brimming with ideas, Richard Harris's play never forgets that its first obligation is to entertain

Theatre At The Tabard Presents THE LAST LAUGH By Richard Harris


Theatre at the Tabard presents The Last Laugh by Richard Harris, the first in-house production in their relaunch season, following a short closure and return to the Tabard name.

23rd Annual Newport Beach Film Festival Announces Irish Showcase, Premieres And Celebration


The 23rd annual Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) will present the largest celebration of Irish Cinema in North America during its eight-day run (Oct. 13-20, 2022) in Southern California. Highlights include an Irish Showcase event, red carpet premieres, 10 Irish feature-length films, the U.S. premiere of Ireland's foreign Oscar submission, 13 Irish short films and the participation of Irish filmmakers and dignitaries.

Listen: Christine Ebersole's New Album AFTER THE BALL Out Now


After the Ball, a new album from two-time Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole has been released in physical and digital formats! Listen to the album here! The recording finds Ebersole at the start of a brave new chapter, reflecting on life, love and family now that the last of her three adopted children has flown the nest. 

Listen: Get an Exclusive First Listen to 'A Sleepin' Bee' From Christine Ebersole's New Album 'After The Ball'


Christine Ebersole is releasing a special new album titled 'After The Ball' on Friday, September 30. BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen to the first track released from the album, 'A Sleepin' Bee'.

Christine Ebersole to Release New Album AFTER THE BALL


After the Ball, a new album from two-time Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole, will be released in physical and digital formats on Friday, September 30.

New Board Chair Announced For Windmill Theatre Company


Windmill has announced that Bruce Speirs will end his tenure as Chair in October, following nine years on the board, with current director, Richard Harris to step into the role.

HELLO DOLLY Comes To York Stage At The Belmont


The Belmont Theatre is proud to bring  the beloved musical HELLO DOLLY! to the main stage, with a LIVE orchestra, to run June 10-12 and 16-19. 

The Sherman Players Present STEPPING OUT At The Sherman Playhouse This July


The Sherman Players will present their second production of the 2022 season, STEPPING OUT, written by Richard Harris and directed by Kate Kovacs of New Milford. The play will also feature tap choreography by Tina Morrissette. The production will run July 1 - 23 at the Sherman Playhouse.

BWW Review: CATHEDRAL at Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre


Caleb Lewis's new play takes place deep underground.

BWW Previews: JITNEY at The Black Rep


The St. Louis Black Repertory Company continues its in-person 45th Anniversary season with August Wilson’s JITNEY opening May 11 and running through May 29, 2022. This production is directed by Ron Himes, Founder and Producing Director of The Black Rep. Previews of JITNEY begin May 11 at the Edison Theatre at Washington University in St. Louis.

The St. Louis Black Repertory Company to Present August Wilson's JITNEY


The St. Louis Black Repertory Company will continue its in-person 45th Anniversary season with Jitney by August Wilson, opening May 11 and running through May 29, 2022. Directed by Ron Himes, Founder and Producing Director of The Black Rep, previews begin May 11 at the Edison Theatre at Washington University in St. Louis.

Richard Harris FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Richard Harris been nominated for?

Richard Harris has been nominated for Actor of the Year at the Olivier Awards for his performance in Henry IV and for Comedy of the Year for Outside Edge.

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